Prince Edward Island athletes and coaches delivered a series of standout performances across national and international stages in February, highlighted by Olympic success, university championships, and major individual milestones.

At the global level, Island curler Brett Gallant was front and centre at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Gallant and partner Jocelyn Peterman finished fifth in mixed doubles competition before Gallant returned to the ice to win gold with Team Jacobs in the men’s event.
The Games featured several Island connections, with provincial leaders noting the pride generated by PEI athletes competing on the Olympic stage.

On the university scene, Island athletes continued to dominate. Wrestler Vanessa Keefe extended her remarkable run, capturing her fourth consecutive Ontario University Athletics (OUA) title before going on to win U Sports gold in the 68kg division, helping Brock University secure another national team championship.

In hockey, Sarah MacEachern captained Cornell University to a third straight Ivy League championship, while rookie Riley Bissett scored her first NCAA goal with Detroit Mercy.

Closer to home, UPEI athletes made their mark in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) competition. Lilly MacVicar captured gold in the 300m at the AUS track and field championships, while teammate Devon Lawlor earned second-team all-star honours in women’s basketball.
In the pool, swimmer Blake Kingston was named AUS Swimmer of the Meet after collecting three gold and three silver medals.

Basketball standout Spencer Rossiter also earned recognition at multiple levels, being named Athlete of the Week by Holland College, the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA), and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

Elsewhere, Island athletes continued to make waves internationally. Golfer Brett Shaw posted a top-10 finish at a junior tour event in Orlando, while young athletes and teams also saw success earlier in the month, including championship performances and strong showings in U.S.-based competitions.

Behind the bench, coaching milestones were also reached. Dave Cameron coached his 1,000th career Ontario Hockey League game with the Ottawa 67’s, marking a significant achievement for one of PEI’s most accomplished hockey figures.

Full List:

Feb 1 – U16 Eastern Dukes repeat as AAA champions of Spud tournament.

Feb 1 – Hunter Burke finishes T5th at in Boys College Prep division at National Tour Valley Open (Callaway World Championship qualifier) in California.

Feb 2 – Holland College announced as host for 2027 Volleyball Nationals.

Feb. 7 – Vanessa Keefe wins gold at OUA wrestling championships for fourth straight year; helps Brock win 11th straight women’s team championship.

Feb. 8 – Dave Cameron (Ottawa 67’s) coaches his 1000th career OHL game.

Feb. 9 – Brett Gallant and partner Jocelyn Peterman finish fifth in mixed doubles curling at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Feb. 12 – Hurricanes’ Spencer Rossiter (Men’s Basketball) awarded Athlete of the Week for the Holland Hurricanes, ACAA, and CCAA.

Feb. 13 – Sarah MacEachern captains Cornell Women’s Hockey team to third-straight Ivy League championship.

Feb. 14 – Riley Bissett scores first career NCAA goal with Detroit Mercy University in win over Hampton.

Feb. 14 – Brett Gallant wins gold medal as part of Team Jacobs representing Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Feb. 17 – Blake Kingston named UNB and AUS Male Athlete of the Week following AUS swim championships, where he won 3 gold medals and 3 silver medals and was named Swimmer of the Meet.

Feb. 17 – Brett Shaw scores a -2 in final round to finish T-7th at the Hurricane Junior Gold Tour in Orlando.

Feb. 19 – UPEI’s Devon Lawlor named an AUS women’s basketball Second-Team All-Star.

Feb. 21 – UPEI’s Lilly MacVicar wins gold medal in 300m dash at AUS track & field championships; Damon MacDonald named male coach of the year.

Feb. 26 – UPEI’s Kali MacDonald named to AUS Women’s Hockey All-Rookie team.

Feb. 28 – Vanessa Keefe wins gold medal (68kg) at U Sports National Wrestling Championships with Brock wrestling team, coached by Hannah Taylor and Ligrit Sadiku.